Stocks To Watch Today, May 20, 2025: Power Grid, BEL, DLF, HCL Tech, Mastek & More

Indian equity indices extended their decline for a second straight session on Monday. The BSE Sensex closed at 82,059.42, down 271.17 points (0.33%), while the NSE Nifty 50 settled at 24,945.45, slipping 74.35 points (0.30%).

As of 8:30 AM on Tuesday, May 20, Gifty Nifty trades at 25,076, down 0.12%, suggesting a subdued start for the markets.

Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL)

BEL posted a strong set of Q4 results with net profit rising 18% year-on-year to ₹2,127 crore. Revenue from operations increased by 6.8% to ₹9,149.6 crore, surpassing street expectations.

DLF Ltd

DLF reported robust earnings for Q4FY25 with a 36.3% YoY increase in net profit to ₹1,282 crore. Revenue surged 46.5% to ₹3,127.6 crore. However, EBITDA margins contracted to 31.3% from 35.3% last year despite a 29.7% growth in EBITDA to ₹978.1 crore.

Power Grid Corporation of India

Power Grid posted a 5.1% YoY rise in net profit for Q4FY25, reaching ₹4,336.2 crore. While revenue saw a marginal decline of 0.6% to ₹10,982.6 crore, EBITDA improved by 0.9% to ₹9,222.8 crore. The EBITDA margin expanded to 84%, highlighting operational efficiency.

Mastek Ltd

Mastek announced that Raghavendra Jha has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the company effective May 19, 2025. His leadership is expected to support Mastek’s growth in strategic financial planning and compliance.

HCLTech

HCLTech named Kiran Cherukuri as its new Global GCC Practice Leader. The move underscores HCLTech’s strategic push to enhance its capabilities in the Global Capability Center (GCC) domain.

Bandhan Bank

Bandhan Bank said that Navin Sharma has joined the bank as Chief Audit Executive / Head of Internal Audit, effective May 19, 2025. His appointment is seen as part of the bank’s efforts to strengthen internal governance and compliance frameworks.

Conclusion

Several companies announced key updates ahead of Tuesday’s trading session—from earnings and margin performances to major leadership appointments. These developments are likely to influence market movement today.

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